Originally Posted by Ratbert
I assume the MQA in the 861 would have to be 2 channel direct only, if it ever happens?
Maybe (the 861 has a Direct mode) and more than one form of rendering of MQA may be offered.

Following on from VK's comments, is silence more damaging that saying we have no immediate plans to develop a 3D-audio processor? Probably not, which may explain the silence.

Main system - Sources (Kodi-HTPC, Vero 4k, FireTV, Sat) into Trinnov Altitude 32 (8-16) (+Roon), Trinnov Amplitude 8 amp & Vivid Audio (Giya G3, V1.5) and REL Stentor III speakers. Others: F80 + Raspberry Pi and other Pi systems.